NSITF Seeks Stronger Inter-Agency Collaboration to Improve Workers’ Welfare

Onyebuchi Ezigbo, Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has urged for greater inter-agency collaboration to bolster workers' welfare, productivity, and social security. Speaking at a technical retreat in Abuja, Faleye praised the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment for organizing the event, noting its importance in fostering dialogue and coordination among agencies with overlapping responsibilities.

Faleye emphasized that the efficiency of public service delivery hinges on effective teamwork, not just individual performance. Represented by his Technical Assistant, Dayo Aloa, he highlighted that NSITF, alongside the Ministry, shares a collective mission to deliver public value, strengthen institutions, and enhance the welfare of Nigerians.

The Fund is responsible for administering the Employees' Compensation Scheme (ECS), which compensates workers for injuries, diseases, disabilities, and fatalities related to their jobs.

Faleye stressed that safeguarding workers' welfare is intertwined with national productivity and industrial harmony, as protected workers perform more effectively. The Fund's efforts extend beyond claims processing, encompassing engagement with employers and employees, raising awareness, ensuring compliance, and promoting workplace safety.

Faleye reiterated the Fund's commitment to making the ECS accessible, responsive, transparent, and effective, urging for reduced duplication and coherent responses to the challenges faced by workers and employers.

Looking ahead to 2027, Faleye pledged NSITF's dedication to strengthening ECS implementation, improving service delivery, encouraging employer compliance, and advancing workplace safety. He stressed that the success of these initiatives must be measured by tangible improvements in people's lives.